Cooling system
The coolant level is visible through the transparent walls of
the degas tank. The coolant should be level with the ‘Max’
mark when the engine is cold. DO NOT OVERFILL. Allow
engine to cool down until the back of the hand can be held
against the cylinder head without discomfort before remov-
ing cap. Only turn the cap to the first stop so that pressure
in the system is released then wait a few seconds before
removing the cap completely.
Never use cold water to top-up the cooling system of a
hot engine, particularly if the coolant level is very low.
This could cause serious damage to the engine.
The system should only be topped up with a water /
anti-freeze mix as specified below.
Ensure that the pressure cap is re-tightened correctly
before running engine.
After two years the cooling system must be flushed out and
coolant replaced. When the coolant is replaced or if a high
quantity of coolant has to be used for topping up then care
must be taken to ensure the system is free from air. To do
this remove the top end of the top hose and add coolant
through the degas tank until it can be seen that the top hose
and radiator is completely full. Re-fit the hose and top up to
the correct level. The engine should then be run (with the
cab heater turned on) until it reaches normal working
temperature and then switched off and allowed to cool and
the water level re-checked.
The engine block drain bung is situated just above the starter
motor. (see diagram on right)
Coolant capacity is approximately 2 gal (9.5l). Either use
Ford motor car antifreeze (this is coloured pink and a 40%
solution should be used for topping up) or a proprietary
antifreeze meeting European specification ESD-M79B49-A
Please check with your supplier that the antifreeze you use
meets this specification to ensure full warranty cover.
A fine mesh screen is fitted in front of the radiator and
should be kept clean at all times. It can be cleaned by
brushing lightly or blowing out with an airline.
Ensure that the radiator core is also kept clean - inspect it
regularly but take care if using a pressure washer to clean it
- it is very easy to flatten the fins which will reduce air flow
through it.
For late season spraying it is recommended that the
optional crop deflector be fitted to the front of the
Agribuggy to not only reduce crop damage but also to
avoid blocking of the radiator grill/screen with pollen
etc.
Maintenance
1. Filler cap
2. Maximum level indicator
Cylinder block drain bung.
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